Upon hearing this, Gui Mei's heart instantly went icy cold, and after swallowing, "No way? Have the abyssal creatures really developed to such an extent?"
Squeezing soul beasts' living space, what a joke, abyssal creatures have only just started lurking in Aquipeia Forest not long ago!
Xu Sheng shook his head, affirming once more, "Sadly, this is the reality!"
Initially, he thought the number of abyssal creatures had merely increased somewhat; now, it seems he completely underestimated the super divine weapon in the Abyssal Emperor's hand!
Seeing this, Gui Mei asked again, "But... if the existence of abyssal creatures already threatens soul beasts, those ferocious beasts within Aquipeia Forest should have reacted by now!"
Xu Sheng didn't deny this point but pondered, "Hmm, that is also something I find peculiar. Abyssal creatures are rampantly expanding in Aquipeia Forest, squeezing soul beasts' living space. These ferocious beasts couldn't have not noticed!"
Especially the strongest of the ferocious beasts in Aquipeia Forest, Di Tian, who has reached the Demigod realm!
Gui Mei seemed to realize something, incredulously saying, "Could it be, these ferocious beasts also greatly fear the Abyssal Emperor, and dare not become enemies with it??"
"So, that's why they've chosen to turn a blind eye?"
Xu Sheng negated this possibility, "No, probably not!"
"The Abyssal Emperor is indeed troublesome, but not to the extent that ferocious beasts would be so afraid, even willing to give up their living space!!"
"Perhaps, they've reached a certain agreement!"
Gui Mei's face changed dramatically, "That group of abyssal creatures has no humanity whatsoever, and to think they could reach an agreement with the ferocious beasts, it sounds kind of absurd!"
"However, if soul beasts and abyssal creatures collaborate and decide to strike us humans... Hiss..."
He could even imagine the predicament humanity might face in the future!!
Xu Sheng smiled slightly, interrupting the conversation, "It seems Elder Gui has deeply understood the meaning of us rushing through the depths of Aquipeia Forest yesterday."
"But the matter shouldn't have reached this level yet, there's no need to despair for now."
However, what the former said is also true if soul beasts really cooperate with abyssal creatures, then the probability of humans being able to contend with them is almost zero!!
Gui Mei sighed helplessly, "Ah... Xu Sheng, you might as well not have told me from the start, it would have made my heart feel a bit better."
If only I hadn't listened to these words!
It feels like a huge stone has weighed down on my heart...
Finally, he shook his head sharply, casting aside the previous words, "Forget it, forget it, better not think about these, whatever happens, we'll deal with it later!"
"For now, let's return to Martial Soul City, I suppose Your Holiness might be getting anxious!"
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, without saying much, "Very well!"
...
Not long after!
Inside the Pope Hall!
Bi Bidong looked at Gui Mei below with an odd expression and couldn't help but say, "Elder Gui, why did you bring these soul beasts into the hall??"
Only to see the latter at this moment simultaneously grabbing three thousand-year soul beasts, looking somewhat comical...
Faced with the inquiry, he awkwardly answered, "It's like this, Your Holiness, I thought about letting you see if these soul beasts are suitable for the Holy Daughter and the others!"
"These soul beasts were carefully selected by Xu Sheng and me!"
Bi Bidong immediately understood the other's idea, calmly saying, "Since they are soul beasts chosen by Xu Sheng, naturally they are most suitable for Nana and the others, there's no need to doubt."
Xu Sheng's judgment is absolutely trustworthy!
Xu Sheng casually responded, "Thank you, Your Holiness, for the trust."
"Ah?? Your Holiness, what kind of words are these, I contributed too, alright?" Even Gui Mei couldn't help but complain....
But such words could only be said in his heart...
Thinking of this, he had to change the topic, "Yes, Your Holiness, I will now go deliver these soul beasts to the Holy Daughter and the others!"
To this, Bi Bidong did not refuse, "Mm, go ahead, Nana and the others urgently need soul rings, the sooner they absorb, the sooner they break through!"
Every day's delay is a day's cultivation time wasted!
With permission granted, Gui Mei motioned and left the hall...
At this moment, Bi Bidong's gaze fixed on Xu Sheng, eyes full of concern, "Xu Sheng, last night you stayed so long in Aquipeia Forest, did you encounter any danger?"
Xu Sheng calmly replied, "Thank you, Your Holiness, for the concern. Elder Gui and I did not encounter any danger!"
Bi Bidong nodded at this, "That's good, but this time, it's still very much thanks to you and Gui Mei for catching suitable soul beasts for Nana and the others!"
Xu Sheng had no particular comment, "Your Holiness overly praises, am I not also a member of Spirit Hall Golden Generation?"
Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong suddenly laughed, "Indeed, I almost forgot you're also a member of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, nominally even my disciple."
"However, I, as a teacher, have no ability to teach you anything" She spoke sincerely!
Whether in cultivation or other aspects, what Xu Sheng knows is always more than her!
Xu Sheng said nothing, simply chose to listen....
Saying this, Bi Bidong's tone shifted, "Xu Sheng, with your and Gui Mei's strength, capturing these three thousand-year soul beasts shouldn't take so much time"
"So, staying so long in the depths of Aquipeia Forest last night, was it to investigate the situation of abyssal creatures?"
Xu Sheng had no intention to hide, "Your Holiness indeed is discerning, my purpose for entering the depths of Aquipeia Forest, apart from finding soul beasts to capture, was indeed to scout the situation of abyssal creatures!"
Bi Bidong's tone became somewhat serious, "Then Xu Sheng, what are the results of your investigation?"
The latter pursed his lips, "The situation is very unfavorable, existence of abyssal creatures has already begun to squeeze soul beasts' living space!"
"However, the ferocious beasts in Aquipeia Forest seem indifferent, I suspect they have perhaps reached some kind of agreement!"
Bi Bidong furrowed her brow, "So, abyssal creatures might collaborate with soul beasts in jointly fighting humans?"
These two troublesome creatures reaching an agreement is not a good sign for humans!
Xu Sheng gave a fair response, "We cannot rule out this possibility, but I personally believe, those ferocious beasts shouldn't have the intention to incite a war between humans and soul beasts."
"Perhaps, they want to see humans and abyssal creatures mutually harm each other instead"
In this case, soul beasts would dominate alone!
Bi Bidong however remained cautious, "You said you cannot rule out this possibility, then there is such a possibility, thus this matter needs to be discussed in detail with the upper three families and the royal household about countermeasures!!"
If necessary, we may even need to send people to the Core Zone of Aquipeia Forest to negotiate with those ferocious beasts!